What is Noel Biderman's relationship with Ashley Madison?

Noel Biderman is the founder and former CEO of Ashley Madison, a controversial online dating service marketed to people who are married or in relationships. Known for its slogan "Life is short. Have an affair.", the website was launched in 2001 and explicitly catered to those seeking extramarital affairs. Noel Biderman positioned Ashley Madison as a discrete platform for consenting adults wishing to engage in affair dating. However, his tenure as CEO was marked by notoriety and ended with his resignation in August 2015 following a high-profile data breach that leaked the personal information of millions of users. Biderman's association with Ashley Madison has often been the subject of public scrutiny and criticism due to the site's promotion of infidelity.